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betray

verb
/bɪˈtreɪ/

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
to be disloyal to someone or reveal something in violation of trust

Example Sentences

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

Example Expressions

betray someone's trust

Synonyms

deceive, backstab, double-cross, abandon, expose, reveal
Entry 1
deceive, backstab, double-cross, abandon
Entry 2
deceive, double-cross, expose, reveal, backstab

Antonyms

support, defend, protect, be loyal, loyal
Entry 1
support, defend, protect, be loyal
Entry 2
loyal, support, protect

Collocations

betray trust, betray someone, feel betrayed, betray confidence, betray friend
Entry 1
betray trust, betray someone, feel betrayed, betray confidence
Entry 2
betray trust, betray friend, betray confidence

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